WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A fatal crash on the Mountain Parkway left a mother of seven dead and three others critically injured.
According to Kentucky State Police, a minivan traveling eastbound crossed the centerline and collided with a car carrying Katelyn Harmon, her fiancé Russell Sowers, and two children. Harmon did not survive the crash, while Sowers and the children remained in critical condition.
Harmon's sister, Kelly Green, stated that Katelyn was preparing to start a new job and return to school for nursing. The family was on their way to visit Harmon's mother at the time of the accident.
Kelly received the news of her sister's death through a phone call from their mother. “I just dropped to the floor,” she said. “She was the best person ever.”
Kaylen, Harmon's 9-year-old daughter, was taken off a ventilator Friday night and is currently being treated at UK Children's Hospital. Sowers has opened his eyes but remains unresponsive.
Contrary to initial reports, the family clarified that Gabriela, the 2-year-old, has been hospitalized for several days. “Suggie was hanging from the ceiling in her car seat,” Kelly said.
Harmon leaves behind seven children. The family has started a GoFundMe page to raise funds for funeral expenses and support for the children.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the accident.